Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Cady Noland, graphite, 1990
Untitled, by Cady Noland, graphite, 1990

Untitled is a graphite drawing by Cady Noland. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Cady Noland's Untitled, a drawing from 1990, is a simple representation of a wooden cabin. It is executed in pencil on transparentized paper and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a log cabin with a peaked roof and a central door, rendered in a straightforward and unadorned manner. The simplicity of the image suggests a focus on the basic form of the structure.

Technique & Style

Noland employed a minimalist approach, using plain pencil on thin paper to create a light and sketchy effect. The lack of shading or additional details emphasizes the cabin's basic shape.

Artist & collection

Artist

Cady Noland

Cady Noland is an American sculptor, printmaker, and installation artist who primarily works with found objects and appropriated images.

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